GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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WordMeaning
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
inundateoverwhelm
boostto push or shove up from below
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser